We added a second speaker and our roster of speakers is now complete.

Please note: To get into our secure building, please call me to escort you through the gate: (301) 466-8082.

Internet Security: Latest Hack Attacks: Twitter and Netwars
Internet and the Law: Do's and Don't's for your Internet or New Media Business

We will have our regular 15 minute "Update on Internet Topics" session where everybody who wants to gets a to
update each other on the latest developments in our fields, explore possible collaboration with others and make announcements on upcoming events or search for resources,
after which we will feature our speakers:
1. Julian Chan on legal Do’s and Don’ts for Internet and New Media Startups, Entrepreneurs, and Professionals.

Some of the topics addressed at this interactive session:

• Domain names you own or are trying to get, on using a name or term on the Internet that someone else may have claims to
  
• How can you create more income with an online program or entertainment properties that you created or that you think you own the rights to?
  
• How can you negotiate licensing a program from someone else for your own business or your own customers?
  
• What should you keep in mind when writing up a service contract with a customer of yours, or with partners?
  

2. Jim Shewmaker will be speaking on an interesting project, called Netwars, that is used to find security talent among college and high school students. Netwars is a game where each player has the opportunity to play the game with any attack, defend, or pure analysis techniques. Although it initially started out as a recruiting game it has caught the attention of high level organizations seeking Internet security talent.

Jim will also address other security related issues such as the recent Twitter shutdown and attacks on networks inside corporations and some government agencies, along with basic issues such as how to standard security measures for your company web site.

On our speakers:
Julian Chan, dispenses advice not only on legal matters but also on startup topics of young tech and entertainment companies. He focuses on start-ups structuring themselves for growth, technology companies developing protection strategies and strategic alliances, and larger companies with complex legal and tax structures. He is actively involved in representing publishing, TV, film, Internet, game and music clients. He was General Counsel and COO of Univessence Digital Studios, a game distribution company, and oversaw its growth to $300 million in global revenue.

Jim Shewmaker is a SANS certified instructor and is one of the first certified GSE-Malware experts, speaking at various security conferences such as DEFCON and ChicagoCON. James is a founder and active consultant for Bluenotch Corporation, which focuses on investigations, penetration testing, and analysis. He develops applications and appliances for broadcast radio, Internet, and satellite devices. James also contributes to the FreeBSD project and is a port maintainer. He presents at various security and IT conferences, is a courseware contributor, and is actively involved in the COINS program.

We plan to have this at the LA County's technology incubator in Altadena, which is near Pasadena.
They have wifi activated so you can access the Web during the meeting.
We'll have some drinks and sandwiches ready and are asking for a $4 fee to cover that.